Giraffa Camelopardalis

Giraffa Camelopardalis

The word 'Giraffe' comes from the Arabic word for 'tall'. In olden times the giraffe was called a 'Camel-leopard', since it had spots a bit like a leopard, but walked a bit like a camel.

The word 'Giraffe' comes from the Arabic word for 'tall'.

In olden times the giraffe was called a 'Camel-leopard', since it had spots a bit like a leopard, but walked a bit like a camel.


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